Hitch Step and Hitch Armor

[scotttedford]

I'm looking to invest in a quality hitch step not only for the step but also for the rear protection from tailgaters. This means the step must stick out further than my spare tire, so the tailgater would hit it and damage their front bumper and/or grill before pushing my spare into my tailgate.

There are several I'm considering, but the challenge is finding one that does what I want but also doesn't interfere with the backup sensors. If you have a hitch step AND backup sensors, can you please share which hitch step you have?

I really want the one by Tyger Auto, but even they can't agree if it'll be detected by the backup sensors (see pics). If you happen to have this one, and can provide a solid answer, I'd definitely appreciate it. I don't want to spend $130 on it only to discover it renders my backup sensors useless.

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[Boatbuilder88]

I'm looking to invest in a quality hitch step not only for the step but also for the rear protection from tailgaters. This means the step must stick out further than my spare tire, so the tailgater would hit it and damage their front bumper and/or grill before pushing my spare into my tailgate.

There are several I'm considering, but the challenge is finding one that does what I want but also doesn't interfere with the backup sensors. If you have a hitch step AND backup sensors, can you please share which hitch step you have?

I really want the one by Tyger Auto, but even they can't agree if it'll be detected by the backup sensors (see pics). If you happen to have this one, and can provide a solid answer, I'd definitely appreciate it. I don't want to spend $130 on it only to discover it renders my backup sensors useless.

Did you ever find anything? I'm also looking something similar.

 

[TekSupt]

This thread shows a Body Armor one that took a hit, he appears to have sensors in the photos
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...p-jl-with-hitch-mounted-skid-plate-one.37156/

 

[jthoms1]

This thread shows a Body Armor one that took a hit, he appears to have sensors in the photos
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...p-jl-with-hitch-mounted-skid-plate-one.37156/

It was me....between it and the spare it I sustained very little damage. The other guys Accord was totaled. It’s great and worth the money.

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